Counselor honors the top industry workplaces through an exclusive survey and rankings. Find out what makes Vantage Apparel a great place to work!

32. Vantage Apparel (asi/93390), Avenel, NJ

Employees’ favorite perks: Vantage affords its employees a strong work/life balance: flexibility in schedules for new moms, single parents, the ability to work from home, summer hours and casual dress code. “We also believe in our team’s health and well-being, offering a robust program that includes activities like health fairs, massages, onsite vision and biometric exams, flu shots, reflexology and healthy eating classes,” says Rob Watson, the company’s chief digital officer. “Additionally, we contribute up to $250 into the HSA if the employee contributes the same. Plus, working for an apparel company means free clothing is a frequent perk that employees love.”

Tip for finding/retaining great staff: Empower team members with the ability to make decisions that positively affect the customer’s experience with Vantage. Be a constant breeding ground for innovation and new ideas that position Vantage at the forefront of its craft. Recognize good work, new ideas and exceptional service.

Company culture mantra: “Our best self – every day,” says Watson.